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title: "Invitation to Tender to Supply a Managed Service for Christmas Lighting December 2019 - January 2024"
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# Invitation to Tender to Supply a Managed Service for Christmas Lighting December 2019 - January 2024

Buyer: THAME TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ca2dbfd-8a6b-4b3c-baf0-3732efb3491f

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## Summary

Thame Town Council is inviting tenders for a managed service to supply Christmas lighting from December 2019 to January 2024. The contract, classified under lighting equipment and electric lamps, encompasses the design, installation, maintenance, and removal of Christmas lights, with a budget set at £95,000 excluding VAT over five years. The tender period closes on 24 May 2019, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 12 November 2019 and conclude on 16 January 2024. This open procurement process seeks qualified providers located in Thame, Oxfordshire (OX9).

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in lighting design and installation, maintenance services, and event management, particularly those with demonstrable experience in similar projects. Companies that can offer innovative lighting solutions, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage event specifics will be well-positioned to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, benefitting from the emphasis on proven expertise and solid project management capabilities.

## Notice

Thame Town Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified companies for the design, installation, attendance at switch-on event, maintenance, removal and storage of Christmas lights for Thame. The contractor will need to have a proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects. The contract is for a 5 year period and the Council has a maximum budget of PS95,000 excluding VAT, over the 5 years (PS19,000 excluding VAT per annum). In order that your company is considered for the supply of these services please ensure you submit your response to the requirements stated in the Invitation to Tender to Supply a Managed Service for Christmas Lighting December 2019 - January 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183319d6-6ba0-43ca-b336-9fe46d49488b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2019 - 16 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAME TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | THAME |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX9 3DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Thame |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183319d6-6ba0-43ca-b336-9fe46d49488b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/183319d6-6ba0-43ca-b336-9fe46d49488b
  17th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4687b2f-8c25-4e33-8e84-20c97aa06663
  Invitation to Tender Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84cba17a-92d1-4d11-9dcd-b393a4a0f152
  Invitation to Tender to Supply a Managed Service for Christmas Lighting December 2019 - January 2024
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94c9046d-3eb1-4aaf-8d36-e6af7cdeb65d
  Appendix A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a7a00cb-5945-4b65-885c-5edcd94c5841
  Appendix B

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk

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